Bioidentical HRT & Supplement Protocols
Hormone therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Estrogen, progesterone and — for some — testosterone each have multiple routes and dose ranges. This reference explains the landscape so you can compare options with your clinician rather than accepting whatever is offered first.
Estrogen and progesterone
Estrogen is available as patches, gels, sprays, tablets and vaginal preparations. Women with a uterus also need a progestogen to protect the endometrium; the progestogen dose is scaled to the estrogen dose. Testosterone, when used, is usually off-label for female sexual desire and requires careful dosing.
Supplement evidence grading
The supplement aisle is loud. Some options — like adequate vitamin D and omega-3 — have solid data for general health; others are marketed far beyond their evidence. Vitalis grades each supplement so you can separate "worth trying" from "waste of money", always alongside conventional care, never instead of it.
Common questions
What does "bioidentical" mean?
Hormones chemically identical to those your body produces. Many regulated, prescription HRT products are bioidentical; the term is not a guarantee of safety or efficacy.
Are compounded hormones the same?
No. Compounded preparations are not regulated like standard HRT and can vary in dose and quality. Discuss the difference with your clinician.